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Using the Seven Principles of Afrocentricity to Frame a Community-Based Organization’s Programs and Services for Individuals, Families, and Communities
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is one the largest community-based, health and human services organizations in New York State and intentionally works daily to “right” societal imbalances by providing comprehensive…
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Why Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS) Works: Achieving Independence and Fulfillment
…journey. They are grateful to the very dedicated and compassionate staff who help them day in and day out. Come visit the ICL East New York Health Hub to see…
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Severe, Long-Term Mental Illness: What Does it Take to Live Well?
…of which can be found at www.michaelbfriedman.com. He welcomes comments at mbfriedman@aol.com. Footnotes Mortality gap and physical comorbidity of people with severe mental disorders: the public health scandal | Annals…
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The Economy’s Effect on People: A Peer Perspective
…fallout of the current economic crisis. With that comes the increasingly important role of the recovery model of mental illness as an essential component of treatment. Unfortunately, many critics still…
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The East New York Health Hub: Realizing the Promise of Whole Health
…compelled to do what we knew could significantly impact the lives of the people of East New York, one of the most distressed communities in New York City. In addition…
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Substance Use and Mental Health Services at a Crossroads
…services are not available on-demand across New York State. A comprehensive continuum of prevention, treatment and recovery support services is not available in some communities. Advocates maintain that resources for…
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New York to Develop Strategies to Assist Returning Veterans and Their Families
…substance abuse issues, employment, and complex medical injuries. New York’s team included representatives from the Captain Timothy J. Moshier-Memorial Foundation, Samaritan Village Inc.; Jefferson County Community Services; Office of New…
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Reducing Opioid Overdose Deaths: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Responses
Let us address the epidemiology of overdose deaths in New York City. Like cities and states around the United States, New York City is in the midst of an opioid…
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Treatment Services for Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
…systems to identify a vulnerable and high-risk population was recently highlighted in an in-depth article by investigative journalists at the New York Times and a local Baltimore newspaper. Their investigation…
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Ascent into Love: Surviving Schizophrenia
…I would probably end up under a tree like Van Gogh. A life cut short. But art is not complete without an audience and neither is a struggling soul complete…
